I'm about to replace my Tyros speaker system with another monitor system. The replacement will have much larger speakers (8.5cm bottoms) but no sub.

What exactly does a sub do? They don't seem to be made the same way as regular speakers. Will I get the same thump out of larger bookshelf speakers than out of a Tyros sub?

Chony

Subs are long throw speakers that have a much different frequency response than standard speakers of the same diameter. The speaker's cone edge is constructed of a very pliable, rubber material that actually rolls back and forth with bass sounds.

Gary

They put the "bop" in the Bob Shoo Bob Shoo Bop !
They add the frequency you FEEL in your gut. That rumble that makes feet move!

Thanks for bringing up this subject, Chony.

My main amp is a Peavey KB300 and I'd like some of the aforesaid "thump" added to this. Any advice on which brand and power output of a sub for this unit would be appreciated.

The back of the Peavey has 1/4" jacks for "pwr amp in", "preamp out", (these are both labelled 1.0V 0dBV, plus another one labelled "line out (0.3V -10dBV). Which of these would a sub be connected to? Thanks in advance.

Roland KCW1
http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?itemid=26395

Thanks, Dnj. It's a bit pricey, but hey Christmas is coming. I'll have to nudge the Finance dept. (yep, the missus).

I use it in my setup and its a "Beautiful Thing" my friend, tight bass, easy controls....
compared to so many other HEAVY sub units.

enjoy it you wont go wrong

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The KCW1 is one of the most affordably priced, effective subs out there that is actuallyt MADE for road use. The home stereo units have the tone, but their road-worthyness has yet to be proven.
Use the line out from your kb amp ( which, BTW is more than TWICE the cost of this sub )and go into the sub. Another way is to simply add a bass amp that has a crossover. Filter out all the frequencies above 180 Hz or so ( personal taste ) and it'll give you that "kick" you want!

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With the through-puts, would this unit work well in a stereo studio monitor situation, say with a pair of Alesis M1 speakers?

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Thanks for all those responses,

I was finally settling on the Behringer 2031a's for my studio and now I'm told I need a sub... Does anyone know of a good monitor set that includes a sub, that can bob and bop, for under $500.

Chony

This is for HOME use???
There are TONS or 3 way systems that are affoirdable and include subs. The most talked aboiut onm this forum seems to be the Logitech 2200, although I would never trust them for mixing critical material. Studio monitors need to be free from colorization and a sub almost always adds an unrealistic ammount of bass.
I'm a fan of subs on stage, but not in the studio.

Thanks Uncle Dave,

Thats exactly what I wanted to hear!

Chony

Chony

Please update your email address. I have been trying to reach you but your profile address seems incorrect. I think we have similar musical interests...

ykc

YKC - I've changed it. Try cmilecki@yahoo.com.

Chony

I don't know beans about sound but I can tell you that the Logitech z2200 even makes it as a PA for a solo guitar dude. Just doing a honky tonk show, guitar/vocal, my vocals sound much better and the guitar sounds great. I have a baritone voice and the lows sound good to me. I think the sub is what is making the difference.

It has to be the best $50 spent EVER.

I knew a girl named Ramalamma ding dong !